Give the Gift of Connection
A Powerful New Perspective for Parenting | Ep. 89
What do you think of when you hear the word discipline? Maybe it’s just to get your child to behave. Or bring peace to the chaos and gain some control as a parent. This is a totally natural parenting impulse! But what if there is a powerful new perspective for parenting to consider? A different way of viewing your parenting goals during moments of misbehavior that will open the door to connection and wisdom?
Oftentimes, as parents, we want the short-term fix that brings order to the situation. But in doing so, we might actually miss the opportunity to build something deeper and lasting.
In today’s podcast, Stacy Bellward (podcast host) is joined by Lynne Jackson (Co-Founder of Connected Families) and Lydia Rex (Connected Families Parent Coach) to share with you a few practical shifts that could change not only your parenting perspective but, ultimately, your relationship with your child.
When you lean into connection and mentoring opportunities during discipline, you can build strength, connection, and respect between you and your child in those difficult moments. You can shift from managing behavior to building something intentional and purposeful for both you and your child. And in every step of the process, Jesus provides the grace and safety that you can receive and then pass on to your child.
In this podcast, you’ll discover:
- 4 main shifts you can make to turn discipline situations into opportunities for growth and connection
- how the shift from managing to mentoring empowers your struggling child
- why meaningful discipline always begins with the foundation of: “What’s going on in me as a parent?”
- practical ways to highlight and nurture your child’s identity, and focus on the gifts God is growing in their life
Mentioned in this podcast:
- Scriptures mentioned: Peter’s denial of Jesus, Peter jumping out of the boat, Jesus’ statement to Peter about building the church, Hebrews 12:11
- Connected Families Framework
- 4 Ideas to Build a Growth Mindset as a Family (blog post)
- What Is the Goal of Your Discipline? (blog post)
- Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart online course
What are your parenting goals? Did you find something helpful in this podcast? Looking for more great resources to help you with your parenting goals? Check out our blog, it’s packed with great information and parenting tips. As always, feel free to contact us, we’d love to hear from you!
Frustrated by constant discipline challenges? Take 15 minutes to read our free ebook 4 Messages Every Child Longs to Hear: A Discipline That Connects Overview.
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